What is the travel distance from Albany to Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 311 miles (502 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Albany to Washington start their journey at SUNY Collins Circle and wind up at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Supreme Court, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The White House, Jefferson Memorial and National Air and Space Museum.

Bus Albany to Washington from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Washington on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	13h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 50m	8:10am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	14h 35m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	4:10am	Albany Terminal	8h 10m	12:20pm	Washington	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	2:40pm	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	8h 5m	10:45pm	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	11h 40m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 10m	12:40am	Union Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

11h 25mAverage Duration

310 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $160	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $656	Average Duration7h 6m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Washington?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,405 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Peter Pan

4/56,335 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$76

11/21

$79

Today

$95

11/23

$80

11/24

$67

11/25

$64

11/26

$97

11/27

$88

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $64 to $165 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.